filter_list What is a Watchlist?

A Watchlist is your personalized filter across 70,000+ global stocks and ETFs. It shows only instruments you care about or can actually trade with your broker.

Without a Watchlist: Browse 70,000 instruments → slow, noisy, overwhelming.

With a Watchlist: Focus on 1000-5000 instruments → fast, relevant, actionable.

psychology Why Watchlists Transform Your Experience

speed 10x Faster Analysis

Pages load instantly with 200 instruments vs 70,000. No more endless scrolling or timeouts.

visibility Broker Reality Match

Most brokers support 5,000-10,000 instruments. Your Watchlist = exactly what you can trade.

precision_manufacturing Precision Backtesting

Run simulations on your instruments only. Get realistic results for your strategy.

insights Weekly Newsletter Focus

Get personalized predictions for your Watchlist instead of generic market noise.

build How to Build Your Perfect Watchlist (3 Methods)

  1. Go to Stock List or ETF List
  2. Click favorite_border next to any instrument
  3. Heart fills favorite = added
  4. Click again to remove
Pro Tip: Use Search or Ctrl+F to find symbols quickly.

  1. Check multiple instruments
  2. Actions dropdown → "Add selected to watchlist"
  3. Click "Go"
Add 100+ instruments in seconds!

  1. Export your broker's symbol list (TXT, one per line)
  2. Go to Watchlist Management
  3. Upload .txt file
  4. Get report: Added / Invalid symbols
Interactive Broker users: Download "Symbol Universe" → upload → instant Watchlist!

toggle_on Active Watchlist Toggle

Active = ON: Stocks and ETF screeners show only your Watchlist by default

Active = OFF: See all 70k instruments (toggle filter manually)

Empty Watchlist: No filtering applied (all instruments shown)

lightbulb Watchlist Strategies

My Broker

Add all symbols your broker supports. No more "symbol not found" errors.

High Yield Focus

REITs, BDCs, preferreds, monthly payers. Maximize dividend income.

US Large Cap

S&P 500, Dow components. Liquid, predictable.

My Favorites

50-100 instruments you know and love.

Ready to Focus?

Build your Watchlist in under 5 minutes.

Manage Watchlist